CAKE-TOPPED BLUEBERRY DESSERT

Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert image

Bountiful blueberries are the basis for this refreshing meal-ender from Ellen Carleton of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. "A yummy cake layer with delicate orange flavor crowns sweet berries-it's perfect for summer menus," she says. "And it can be made in a jiffy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, brown sugar and butter; cook for 5 minutes or until saucy. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating just until combined., Drop batter by spoonfuls over blueberry mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.